Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Stonegate
- Crest of York St John College
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Mystery Plays
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Basilica
- A New Vision For York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Medieval Abbey